If you are traveling to places where malaria or other mosquito borne illnesses are an issue, then using DEET is a good idea. Pick your poison...personally I would rather take my chance using DEET vs. getting malaria.

The idea of using poison (DEET) on a newborn is terrible advice. Just keep your baby's skin covered up with lightweight clothing. I live in the woods in Maine... bug city...have been through this with my older daughter already.

I agree with all the chemical products my child is 6months and I'm weary about even using Neosporin on a nail scratch... i'm sure its a list with good intention though, substitute to your personal liking as needed...

wow I wouldn't pack or give my baby all those chemical products and conventional medicines. Bugspray with 30% deet on a 2 month old? That sounds very dangerous advice to me. Also fevers are the body's way of fighting off illness (and they really work!). Acetaminophen has been shown to cause asthma and immunity problems in children. I never give it to my daughter....For itches, use chickweed salve or a slice of potato. For burns and cuts, use a slice of aloe plant....I think carrying tweezers is a good idea, as is a pack of bandages and a cold pack.

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